Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Political Science)
Field of Study:
The six-semester bachelor's degree in Political Science, sponsored by the Institute for Political Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, provides students with the specialist knowledge, skills and methods they need for scientific work, for the critical classification of scientific findings, and for responsible action, taking into account the requirements and changes in the modern professional world empower in democratic societies.
The course combines a general basic social science education with targeted training in the competence areas of the Institute for Political Science:
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Development policy
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Development Theories and Global Governance
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Regional governance in Europe, Africa, and East Asia
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Public Administration and Public Policy
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E-Democracy and E-Governance
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Comparative Politics
- Policy management, policy communication, and political control
In addition to the subject-specific content, the students are taught key qualifications: They are promoted in their judgment, expression, communication, and team skills, training in presentation techniques, and acquire IT skills.
A bachelor's degree in political science is a degree that combines basic scientific qualifications with analytical-methodological skills. This makes it multifunctional in terms of subsequent options. The skills acquired qualify the graduates for a wide range of professional fields in politics, administration, media, public relations, associations, international organizations, and science.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Summer Intake | |
Tuition Fees
There are no tuition fees at the University of Duisburg-Essen. All students are, however, subject to a student body and social contribution fee per semester.
The social and student body contribution for the summer and winter semesters 2021 amounts to a total of $774.86.
The amount is made up as follows:
- Mobility contribution (ticket): $506.82, of which $367.88 for the VRR semester ticket and $138.94 for the NRW ticket
- Social contribution for the Studierendenwerk: $229.96
- Student body fee: $38.08.
The social and student body contribution is not to be paid before enrollment! Students will be informed about the payment modalities upon registration.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
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General University Entrance Qualification
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subject-related higher education entrance qualification (not the technical college entrance qualification!) or
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a certificate of education recognized as equivalent
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Those who have qualified in vocational training also have access. The regulations governing university access for those qualified in vocational training at the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Indian Eligibility:
Indians students are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:
- Educational residents (people who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
- Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "German language test for university entrance" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before starting their studies.
- No proof of other language skills required, but English is recommended.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries can prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
British Council IELTS Award 2023 | Scholarship per student€ 13,047/Yr$13,047 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Deutschland Stipendium Program | Scholarship per student€ 4,363/Yr$4,363 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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